NoVa County At Risk Of Measles Outbreak | PatchPM

There was plenty of news across Virginia and D.C. on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Measles In U.S.: This NoVa County At Risk For Outbreak

The number of measles cases reported nationwide in 2019 is the highest in over 20 years, and the most since federal health officials declared the highly contagious disease eliminated in the United States in 2000. A new report shows 25 U.S. counties are at risk for a major outbreak, including one in Northern Virginia.

NoVa Man Scores $150K In Powerball

A Northern Virginia man had luck on his side when he scored $150,000 in the Powerball drawing.

Winning $150K Lottery Ticket Bought In Northern Virginia

Another Northern Virginia resident won $150,000 via the Virginia Lottery recently.

Metro Poll Has Stunning Result: Report

A new poll on the public's perception of Metro has come to a rather amazing conclusion.

Man Sexually Assaults Woman In NoVa Eatery's Freezer: Police

Police are asking for any additional victims to come forward after arresting a man who they say cornered a woman in a Northern Virginia restaurant's walk-in freezer and sexually assaulted her.

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• Key Dates Left In The Alexandria School Year Calendar
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• Signage Unclear During Metro Shutdown Test Run: Report
• McLean Business To Install Bathroom Grab Bars For Person In Need
• Artist Behind Coachella Display To Create Exhibit In Alexandria
• Dog Day Gala Saturday At Breaux Vineyards In Purcellville
• Fairfax Teens Charged For Explicit Photos Of Girls: Police
• These 4 Metro Lines Will Be Single-Tracking Mother's Day Weekend

Across America

• Party City Announces 45 Store Closures For 2019
• A Big Thank You To All Of Our Patch Advertisers
• More Female Refs, Coaches Needed: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver

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